This directive contains information for county superintendents of schools, school districts, charter schools, community college districts, and any agency that employs retired members of the Defined Benefit (DB) Program (referred to in this directive as “retired CalSTRS members”) to perform creditable service.

Employer Directives [ED] convey legal requirements and prohibitions and document CalSTRS policy for school district and community college employers.

CalSTRS Internet Privacy Principles

Electronic privacy is crucial for the ongoing success of the Internet as a convenient means to provide customer service. Your personal information will be used only to conduct CalSTRS-related business.

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System website has been developed in compliance with California Government Code §11135, which requires that all electronic and information technology developed or purchased by the State of California is accessible to people with disabilities. There are various types of physical disabilities that impact user interaction on the web. Vision loss, hearing loss, limited manual dexterity, and cognitive disabilities are examples, with each having different means by which to access electronic information effectively.